Tips for Qualitative Research Tips for Qualitative Research 97 98 Respect the time Thank them commitment Even if you can't provide them with any additional information about what the research was about, you Keep to the schedule. Don’t take advantage of people’s time. certainly can send a thank you note to the participants. Also, Start on time, tell them you will end on time, and follow let them know they might not hear from you in a while, but through. that you will reach out as soon as you have another opportunity that would benefit from their opinions. ȃIt takes some planning…like, getting your ȃYou sort of want to feel valued, like your opinion confirmation sooner. I mean, in some IȂve got the confirmation that day, you know. I was going back and is valued.Ȅ forth, sending them emails, and, I mean, whatȂs going - 2017 GRBN Qualitative Workgroup ROR on? So, I can plan my day.Ȅ ȃGood hospitality – water and snacks and things like that. Caffeinated beverages. We appreciate the comfortable chair. Starting on time. Leaving on time.Ȅ - 2017 GRBN Qualitative Workgroup ROR Source: Echo Qualitative Project Support, KNow Research, Source: Echo Qualitative Project Support, KNow Research, MindSpark Research International MindSpark Research International © 2017 GRBN Participant Engagement Handbook | 218 © 2017 GRBN Participant Engagement Handbook | 219